Program Manager / Senior Program Manager – Genetic Medicine
South San Francisco, CA (On-site, Hybrid)
An emerging biotechnology company pioneering next-generation genetic medicine is seeking a Program Manager or Senior Program Manager
to join their growing team. The individual will play a key role in driving the strategic and operational execution of innovative research and clinical programs. This opportunity is offered on a full-time and permanent basis, and is targeting a yearly base salary of between $120-150K.
In this position, you’ll collaborate across diverse scientific, development, and regulatory functions - both internally and externally - to ensure efficient program design, execution, and delivery. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys building structure, driving alignment, and facilitating progress across complex cross-functional initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams across research, development, and clinical stages, ensuring alignment and effective communication.
- Develop, manage, and maintain integrated program plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Partner with functional area leaders to ensure resource planning and program prioritization align with corporate strategy.
- Support portfolio management efforts to optimize company-wide R&D resource allocation.
- Track milestones, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans proactively.
- Facilitate team meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, and manage cross-functional action items.
- Oversee budgets, monitor scope changes, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives and the development of program management tools and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
- 8–10 years of experience in the biopharma industry, with at least 5 years in program management.
- Proven success managing drug development programs across research to clinical stages.
- Experience coordinating in-house teams and external vendors or collaborators.
- Familiarity with regulatory submission processes (e.g., IND/CTA, NDA/BLA).
- Experience in genetic medicine or gene therapy development preferred.
- PMP certification a plus.
Please apply with an updated copy of your resume to be considered.
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